Windom

Before and after school program

Windom Community School

BLC has been in Windom school since 2010. BLC offers a variety of cultural enrichment programs. Welcome, safe and inclusive before and after school program. Please check the catalog for more information.

BLC at Windom is located in the Media Center. Drop-off and pick-up are at door 8 (off the back parking lot). After school students come directly to our program from their classrooms.

Windom Community Center

Programs

We have four different sessions throughout the school year: Fall (August – December), Winter (January – March), Spring (April after Spring Break – June) and Spanish Summer Camp (June- July).

BLC’s staff is bilingual and bicultural and has extensive experience working with elementary school students in diverse populations. BLC strives to help and support not only students, but the entire community by offering parent and family workshops during the year. Diversity is celebrated and valued at BLC and it prepares our students for lives of social responsibility, active citizenship and academic achievement.

Before School Program

BLC’s morning care program runs from 7:30 - 9:30 AM Mondays through Fridays. Activities include games, physical activities, art and crafts, and homework time.

After School Program

BLC’s afternoon care program runs from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Mondays through Fridays. Each day the students are given an after school snack, and activities include games, physical activities, arts and crafts, and homework and reading time.

Enrichment Classes

BLC offers optional classes during our after school program from 4:30 - 5:30 PM. Classes vary by session (fall, winter, spring) and have included cultural cooking, art, guitar, Mexican dance, science, and sports.

programs

We offer many exciting programs throughout the school year, including:

Science

The goal of the science class is to present STEM and to encourage students to see science as something more accessible to them through experiments and activities. These activities will vary from in class activities to projects that they can share with you at home.

April 10th – June 12th – 9 classes
Cost: $182.00

Acting

Partnered with Phantom Chorus Theatre.

In this class, we will explore the basic principles of acting. Students will learn the physical, vocal, and emotional aspects that form the building blocks of performing on stage. We will play theater games, rehearse scenes, learn how to improvise, and more! The goal is to foster creativity and emotional intelligence in students, while preparing budding thespians for the stage. At the end of this session, the students will have a performance showcase for parents. The lesson plan is designed to be inclusive of all ages and abilities.

 

April 11th – June 13th – 10 classes
Cost: $198.00

Creative Art

This class allows students to express themselves creatively through art projects. The students will learn various art styles and have a chance to express themselves. In this session, the class will include painting and drawing techniques, as well as other mediums.


April 12th – June 14th – 10 classes
Cost: $210.00

Cooking

This class offers the opportunity to learn about fresh fruits, vegetables, and other spring foods. Students will create smoothies, salads, and much more! Includes all ingredients and materials.

 

April 13th – June 15th 10 classes
Cost: $220.00

Martial Arts

Students will learn exercise, cognitive fitness, focus, discipline, self-confidence, bullying prevention, and respect for self and others. This class provides a modern alternative to Karate and Tae Kwon Do schools, while setting students up for a lifetime of health and physical activity. The program consists of Muay Thai kickboxing, Kali stickwork and ghost boxing, giving students a great combination of both physical and mental fitness.

 

April 14th – June 9th 9 classes
Cost: $199.00

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Academic Support

One on One tutoring

One-on-one tutoring is available through BLC. Tutoring is offered October through May during the after school program by arrangement. We collaborate with the student’s teacher to assure that they reach their academic potential. Academic support is available in English and Spanish in the subjects of math, reading, and writing.

Grades K – 5th: Math, reading, & writing in Spanish or English

Tutoring sessions will start in October – May

Please contact us via email, info@blcenter.org to set up your schedule!

*Please sign up for tutoring at least one week in advance to allow time to find an instructor.